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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blackhawk

California · 6,199 residents · 5.775 sq mi
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Blackhawk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,135. Population has fallen 34% since 2010, a loss of 3,155 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 39.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 261% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,199
−34%vs 2010
vs 9,354 in 2010
1990 – 2024
1,073 / sq mi
−34%vs 2010
vs 1,620 / sq mi in 2010
US average: 221
39.5
−18%vs 2010
vs 48.0 in 2010
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$129,135
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2010
vs $175,766 in 2010
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$53,226
−33%vs 2010
vs $79,874 in 2010
US average: $14,340
1.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2010
vs 1.6% in 2010
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2010
vs $1,000,001 in 2010
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2010
vs $2,001 in 2010
US average: $450
95.5%
+16.6 ptsvs 2010
vs 78.9% in 2010
4.5% rent
3.9
−32%vs 2010
vs 5.7 in 2010
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2010
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,562)
Black1.8%(167)
Hispanic / Latino5%(464)
Asian19.1%(1,786)
Other4%(370)
Diversity Score58.3%(5,455)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(5,304)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(300)
Asian11.3%(698)
Other2.2%(139)
Diversity Score40%(2,478)
40
−31%vs 2010
vs 58 in 2010
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.2%
−14.3 ptsvs 2010
vs 69.5% in 2010
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2010
vs 99.2% in 2010
US average: 75.2%
17.1%
−10.1 ptsvs 2010
vs 27.2% in 2010
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
Unchangedvs 2010
vs 31.3 min in 2010
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blackhawk, California?

Blackhawk, California has about 6,199 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Blackhawk, California?

The typical household in Blackhawk, California earns about $129,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackhawk, California expensive?

In Blackhawk, California, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Blackhawk, California?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blackhawk, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackhawk, California?

About 1.6% of people in Blackhawk, California live below the federal poverty line.

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